A Few Gameplay Enhancements Mentioned for NBA 2K13
The weeks following E3 are generally slow to deliver news as companies settle in following their announcements and showings and prepare for upcoming marketing pushes as respective releases near. That has been the case at this point with pretty much every sports game slated for the fall - but NBA 2K13 is in such position of strength that smaller or even vague details can be mentioned casually that are ultimately worthy of discussion. (more…)...
NBA 2K13 All-Star Weekend Description
2K Sports has released a full description of what to expect with the All-Star Weekend content for NBA 2K13 which will be provided with pre-orders. The info confirms (as expected) that Michael Jordan will be back and presumably so will other legends and classic teams. It remains unclear whether the Rising Stars Challenge will simply be rookies vs sophomores or involve choosing teams from the pool of players like was done this last year with Shaq and Charles Barkley. It's also important to not...
NBA 2K13 Early Gameplay Footage
2K Sports last night debuted some early footage from NBA 2K13. Like last year at E3 the showing focuses primarily on a casual aspect of the game - Â 2K12 was about PlayStation Move controls and this time around it's the Slam Dunk Contest for the recently announced All-Star Weekend content.
There is a brief look at actual gameplay though with the Spurs at Thunder before getting a glimpse at the Dunk Contest which many are describing as having "Guitar Hero" controls and for good reason. 2K ...
NBA 2K13 Footage Coming Next Week
2K Sports has announced that the first gameplay footage from NBA 2K13 will debut Monday night during the GameTrailers E3 Special on Spike at 10pm. It will feature a segment from a game between the Western Conference Finalists - Thunder and Spurs - along with a look at some of the recently announced All-Star Weekend content in action. (more…)...
NBA 2K13 All-Star Weekend as DLC Means Integration in Other Modes Unlikely
As a content add-on for NBA 2K13 which is being held back from the base product as a pre-order bonus the All-Star Weekend package has considerable value but the process chosen to offer it has at least one large drawback. (more…)...
All-Star Weekend Coming to NBA 2K13 as Pre-Order Exclusive; Wii U Version to Release in Console Launch Window
Last week 2K Sports teased a "big announcement" for NBA 2K13 and that news has come earlier than expected because it wasn't really something that would have attracted headlines at E3. The game will feature the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest, Three Point Contest, Rising Stars Challenge, and the NBA All Star Game set in Houston where it will be played in February 2013. This is being offered exclusively as a pre-order deal through all retailers and was listed by Amazon first this morning (360 - PS3)...
First NBA 2K13 News Coming Soon
2K Sports is now teasing a "big announcement" to come in the next few weeks relating to NBA 2K13. With E3 just around the corner that could the place it happens - or it could simply end up coinciding with the peak of interest in the league when the NBA Finals are taking place in mid-June. Both opportunities have been utilized before for promotions and specifically the announcement of cover athletes. (more…)...
Roster Update for NBA 2K12 Delivers Trade Deadline Deals
2K Sports released a roster update earlier today for NBA 2K12 that executes all the trades that took place prior to the deadline yesterday. That includes the swap between the Bucks and Warriors from earlier in the week and others that happened right up against the deadline with the Lakers and Blazers especially active and a major three team deal between the Nuggets, Wizards, and Clippers. Nate McMillan and Mike D'Antoni have not been replaced however as they remain as coaches for their resp...